Many Realtors declare that they are "short sale specialists" but the fact of the matter is that less than 11,000 people in the country are approved to conduct short sales. Less than 1% of all Realtors carry the designation of CDPE (Certified Distressed Property Expert). As a CDPE I am approved and qualified to handle Home Retention & Short Sale properties properly. CDPE Agents close 82% of all short sales we take versus 14% for Non-CDPE Agents. When you are faced with foreclosure or a fresh start be sure to call a CDPE.